Abstract: A disposable, non-absorbent cooking utensil is described for selectively covering foodstuffs in stovetop, microwave, oven, slow-roaster, crockpot, griddle or grill-top cooking operations. The entire cover, with integrated handle, has sufficient wet-strength and rigidity to maintain its shape and integrity so as to be easily removable and replaceable during cooking. The cover is made of a non-absorbent and optionally fire-resistant material that is permeable enough to allow steam to escape while still containing grease splatter and cooking liquids within the cooking vessel, thereby preventing boil-over or foaming of liquids (as can be caused by starch when cooking pasta and potatoes, etc.) and promoting a cooking environment similar to uncovered frying or cooking; enabling thickening and frying, etc. The material of the cover is also sufficiently resistant to the conduction of heat that the integrated handle does not get so hot during operation that it prevents easy grasping and lifting without getting burned.

Abstract: A disposable, non-absorbent cooking utensil is described for selectively covering foodstuffs in stovetop, microwave, oven, slow-roaster, crockpot, griddle or grill-top cooking operations. The entire cover, with integrated handle, has sufficient wet-strength and rigidity to maintain its shape and integrity so as to be easily removable and replaceable during cooking. The cover is made of a non-absorbent and optionally fire-resistant material that is permeable enough to allow steam to escape while still containing grease splatter and cooking liquids within the cooking vessel, thereby preventing boil-over or foaming of liquids (as can be caused by starch when cooking pasta and potatoes, etc.) and promoting a cooking environment similar to uncovered frying or cooking; enabling thickening and frying, etc. The material of the cover is also sufficiently resistant to the conduction of heat that the integrated handle does not get so hot during operation that it prevents easy grasping and lifting without getting burned.